Most of us are familiar with ornamental grasses commonly found in large garden centers. Yet, exotic species provide little value to wildlife and they can even become an invasive nuisance that displaces indigenous species. Many native grasses are host plants for various butterfly species. Not to mention their seeds are sustenance for over-wintering birds and small mammals.
These native plant guides cover general growing conditions as well as helpful tips and fun facts. All content may be downloaded for free in an effort to help spread native plant awareness. While they may be downloaded and printed for personal or educational purposes, they are not to be sold for commercial use.
Master List
Click on the species scientific name to jump to it’s Fact Sheet below.
Click on the common name to visit a separate web page for that species (includes Fact Sheets, Quick Cards, and more info when available).
- Andropogon gerardii – Big Bluestem
- Bouteloua curtipendula – Side Oats Grama
- Bromus pubescens – Hairy Wood Chess
- Chasmanthium latifolium – Northern Sea Oats
- Deschampsia cespitosa – Tufted Hairgrass
- Deschampsia flexuosa – Wavy Hairgrass
- Elymus hystrix – Bottlebrush Grass
- Eragrostis spectabilis – Purple Lovegrass
- Glyceria canadensis – Rattlesnake Grass
- Muhlenbergia capillaris – Pink Muhly Grass
- Panicum virgatum – Switch Grass
- Schizachyrium scoparium – Little Bluestem
- Sorghastrum nutans – Indian Grass
- Sporobolus heterolepis – Prairie Dropseed
- NEW! Updated 4/1/24
*Please note, as Arcadia Natives is located in Pennsylvania, most companion plants suggested on the Fact Sheets are for the Mid-Atlantic region. Always do your research first and choose plants that are native to your ecoregion.
NEW
Updated 4/02/2024
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